Chartpayak Saksatoon Outlasts Kongchai Chanaidonmueang
A Night of High-Stakes Combat at Lumpinee Stadium
ONE Championship returned to Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, for ONE Friday Fights 98, delivering another action-packed night of Muay Thai and MMA. With multiple high-profile matchups, fighters battled for dominance, showcasing brutal knockouts, technical mastery, and rising stars.
Main Event: Chartpayak Saksatoon’s Tactical Victory
In the strawweight Muay Thai main event, Chartpayak Saksatoon extended his flawless 5-0 ONE Friday Fights record, securing a unanimous decision victory over Kongchai Chanaidonmueang. Kongchai, a former Rajadamnern Stadium World Champion, came in looking to make a statement, but Chartpayak’s precision striking and defensive mastery proved too much.
Throughout the fight, Chartpayak controlled the pace, landing clean shots while avoiding Kongchai’s aggressive counters. His ability to dictate the exchanges earned him the judges’ nod, further solidifying his status as a rising force in the division.
Co-Main Event: Antar Kacem’s Split Decision Win
In the catchweight (142 lbs) Muay Thai bout, Antar Kacem edged out Krisana Daodenmuaythai via split decision. Both fighters showcased technical striking, but Kacem’s ability to control the pace and land cleaner shots earned him the victory.
Other Notable Results
- Sonrak Fairtex defeated Joachim “Pantera” Ouraghi via unanimous decision – Flyweight Muay Thai.
- Paeyim Sor Boonmeerit defeated Teeyai PK Saenchai via split decision – Catchweight (119 lbs) Muay Thai.
- Nong Oh LaoLaneXang knocked out Khundet PK Saenchai at 0:24 of Round 2 – Catchweight (132 lbs) Muay Thai.
- Chabakaew Sor KanJanchai knocked out Gusjung Fairtex at 1:07 of Round 3 – Catchweight (106 lbs) Muay Thai.
- Asadula Imangazaliev defeated Mohamed Taoufyq via unanimous decision – Flyweight Muay Thai.
- Nongbia LaoLaneXang knocked out Marvin Dittrich at 0:53 of Round 1 – Atomweight Muay Thai.
- Seksan Fairtex defeated Zhang “Chinese Tiger” Jinhu via unanimous decision – Flyweight Muay Thai.
- Issei Yonaha knocked out Lu Yifu at 2:41 of Round 2 – Catchweight (122 lbs) Muay Thai.
- Avazbek “Ninzya” Kholmirzaev submitted Bolat “Nightmare” Zamanbekov via guillotine choke at 1:31 of Round 1 – Catchweight (128 lbs) MMA.
- Connor Tymon stopped Sumit “Eagle” Bhyan via TKO at 0:46 of Round 2 – Lightweight MMA.
What’s Next for ONE Championship?
With ONE Friday Fights 99 already on the horizon, the promotion continues to showcase elite talent and rising stars. Fighters like Chartpayak Saksatoon and Antar Kacem have proven their dominance, and fans eagerly await their next battles.
ONE Friday Fights 98 was a night of brutal finishes, technical mastery, and unforgettable moments—a true testament to the global rise of combat sports.
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